I got most of these from kdornski (Ken). Thought I would post them since I couldn't find them when I was looking for them. Many thanks to Ken for his assistance!!

These settings will get you started so you can test their effects with your camera. I strongly suggest you review all these settings in the camera's manual for detailed explanations. It sure helped me out!! You can also use the camera's Intelligent Auto (IA) setting and compare the results.

After powering up the camera push the middle button labeled SET to access the Main Menu. Mode button on top of camera set to "P" for Program Mode. IA if you prefer Intelligent Auto (Automatic).

LZ8 and LZ10 Settings in Program Mode

Just above the word MENU on the center dial is a small square with the markings +/- on it. Push this to see the OEV settings. Use the left and right arrows to decrease or increase the value of Exposure.

OEV Settings (Exposure)

You can compensate from -2 EV to +2

EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Select [0 EV] to return to the original

exposure.

For my builds a value of 0 (ZERO) OEV works best. Experiment to see what works best for you.

After powering up the camera push the middle button labeled SET to access the Main Menu. Mode button on top of camera set to "P" for the Program Mode (Manual).

Quick AF---"ON" This quote is from the 2008 Panasonic introduction of the LZ8 and LZ10. Quick AF - The Quick AF (auto focus) system starts focus on the subject by just pointing the camera to the subject, thus minimizing the AF time. Experiment to draw your own conclusions.

Burst ---off

Digital Zoom----off

Color Effect----off

Min. Shutter speed ---1/8 This is the initial setting set by the factory. (In the Intelligent Auto mode (IA) is set automatically.)

AF assist lamp---Off

StabilizerMode - The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition (as per manual).

Clock- Set your clock.

To access Setup Menu:

Arrow to left and then Arrow down to get into your settings.

Battery type--- NIMH

Monitor--- You can set how you want the brightness on it. I set it to -3. The monitor is still plenty bright enough to see.

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